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Obituaries 5-27-2020: Thomas Standerfer

News Progress Posted on May 27, 2020 by webmasterMay 27, 2020

Thomas Standerfer

Thomas Wayne Standerfer was called away to heaven surrounded by his family Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 9:55 a.m.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Moultrie County Memorial Park in Bethany.
Tom was Born January 17, 1935, in Dunn to Chessley F. Standerfer and Mary E. Quicksall. Tom Married Norma Jean (Smith) July 24, 1955, in Bethany. Read More

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Obituaries 5-27-2020: Dennis Mayer

News Progress Posted on May 27, 2020 by webmasterMay 27, 2020

Dennis Mayer

Dennis William Mayer, 60, of Bethany, passed away at 3:57 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Private family graveside services will be held at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 5-27-2020: Jerry Utsler

News Progress Posted on May 27, 2020 by webmasterMay 27, 2020

Jerry Utsler

Jerry L. “Ping” Utsler, 68, of Franklin passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2020 at Passavant Area Hospital.
He was born January 15, 1952 in Decatur the son of Delbert and Celbra Piercy Utsler. He was married to Paula Spence for almost 49 years and she survives. Read More

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Obituaries 5-20-2020: Carolyn Rozanski

News Progress Posted on May 20, 2020 by webmasterMay 20, 2020

Carolyn Rozanski

Carolyn Ruth Rozanski was born December 22, 1938, and lived life well until May 15, 2020. Carolyn was a strong woman with a gentle demeanor, giving heart, graceful disposition, and glorious love for the Lord. In her early years, she was a “beautician,” helping women all around southeast Michigan look their best. Later, she drove a school bus, shepherding children safely from home to school and back again. Read More

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Obituaries 5-20-2020: George Ruff

News Progress Posted on May 20, 2020 by webmasterMay 20, 2020

George Ruff

George W. Ruff, 88, of Hammond passed away 11:53 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington, with Military Rites by the Lovington American Legion Post #429. Memorials may be made to the St. Michael Catholic Church in Bement or to the Lovington Volunteer Ambulance Service. Read More

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Obituaries 5-13-2020: Kathryn Nisley

News Progress Posted on May 13, 2020 by webmasterMay 13, 2020

Kathryn Nisley

Kathryn V. Nisley, 89, of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Arthur, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at Providence Place in Glencroft Senior Living.
There was a family funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12 in the Arthur Mennonite Church with the Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating. Burial followed in the Arthur Cemetery. Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur assisted the family with arrangements. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Kathryn Nisley

News Progress Posted on May 11, 2020 by webmasterMay 11, 2020

Kathryn Nisley

Kathryn V. Nisley, 89, of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Arthur, died Monday, May 4, 2020 at Providence Place at Glencroft Senior Living.
There will be a family funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Arthur Mennonite Church with Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kathryn was born November 8, 1930 in Lovington, the daughter of Valentine and Anna Schrock Nisley.
She is survived by 2 sisters, Edna Gingerich of Arthur; Faye Yoder of Littleton, Colorado; brother, Paul Nisley of Arcola; 3 nieces, and 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Irene Butler.
Kathryn graduated from Hesston College in 1954 and from Goshen College in 1959; She did her Dietetic Internship at in University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1960. All of Kathryn’s life was spent in dietetics and she was a clinical dietician for over 30 years.
She was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church in Phoenix, Arizona and had attended the Arthur Mennonite Church.
Because of her interest in service to the church, 25 of those years were spent in church-related institutions. She was Chief Dietician for 15 years at Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Oregon and for 10 years at Glencroft Retirement Home, in Glendale, Arizona. Her last employment was at Plaza Del Rio Care Center, Peoria, Arizona.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hilligossshraderfh.com

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Obituaries 5-6-2020: Karen Lane

News Progress Posted on May 6, 2020 by webmasterMay 6, 2020

Karen Lane

Karen E. Lane, 80, of Sullivan passed away 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Jonathan Creek Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More

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Obituaries 5-6-2020: Jim Kite

News Progress Posted on May 6, 2020 by webmasterMay 6, 2020

Jim Kite

Jimmie J. “Jim” Kite, 73, of Shelbyville, Ill., passed away at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Read More

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Obituaries 5-6-2020: Jackie Ferguson

News Progress Posted on May 6, 2020 by webmasterMay 6, 2020

Jackie Ferguson

Jackie Ferguson of Sullivan, 87 years, 8 months and 22 days, very peacefully passed on to her eternal rest in Mason Point near Sullivan at 5 p.m. Thursday April, 30, 2020, with three of her children by her side.
A Private Funeral Service will be held to honor her life. Read More

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Storm leaves damage in its wake



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The storm that occurred in the evening hours of June 11th produced wind gusts of up to 70 mph left many locals without power, with many experiencing damage to property ranging from mild to extreme.


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